Catalog
Drug-induced myotonia
Link to WHO Definition
Drug-induced myotonia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/40657776
Drug-induced myotonia refers to the myotonia-inducing effects of certain drugs. Hypocholesterolaemic agents may induce myotonia by altering the sterol composition of the muscle cell membrane, while other drugs including beta-adrenergic blockers and agonists, succinylcholine and diuretics may exacerbate or unmask pre-existing myotonia.